WASHINGTON -- John Engler, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), congratulated President Barack Obama on his inauguration. Engler also promised that manufacturers will support the efforts of the new Administration to revive the economy, create and preserve jobs, and strengthen America's competitiveness.
Engler said the NAM and its member companies were encouraged by the President's address and optimistic about the future.
"We pledge to work with the new Administration to pursue competitive tax policies that create jobs and economic growth, establish trade policies that expand markets for U.S. products overseas, and enact energy policies that decrease costs and reduce our dependence on foreign sources," Engler said.
"We know it will take a lot of work and time to get through this difficult period. We are eager to work with the new President and his Administration to do what is best for our country and America's working men and women. Together, we will turn the economy around and then get to work on the many long-term challenges we face," added Michael E. Campbell, NAM Chairmand and Chairman, President and CEO of Arch Chemicals, Inc.